- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rolling Meadows, IL
Central Road Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Central Road Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173042003144
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Road Elem School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Rolling Meadows · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 620
- students enrolled
Central Road Elem School has class sizes larger than 86% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Road Elem School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rolling Meadows, IL.
School address
District: Palatine Ccsd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 173042003144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Central Road Elem School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 173042003144 · Rolling Meadows, IL Other · MID · TRAD
620 enr · 16.8:1 · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students)
Central Road Elem School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Central Road Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plum Grove Jr
Plum Grove Jr High School
1,128 students
- Winston Campus
Winston Campus Jr High
847 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
772 students
- Virginia Lake
Virginia Lake Elem School
717 students
- Walter R Sundl
Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch
679 students
- This school
Central Road Elem School
620 students
What this shows Central Road Elem School reports 620 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Road Elem School compares
Central Road Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 620 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
620
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Illinois - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,671
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 45.3%
White 36.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: Asian at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Central Road Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palatine Ccsd 15 reports $19,671 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Road Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Grove Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winston Campus Jr High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Virginia Lake Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Road Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Rolling Meadows
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~620 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Road Elem School
How many students attend Central Road Elem School?
Central Road Elem School has 620 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rolling Meadows, IL. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Road Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Road Elem School is 16.8:1, which is 20% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Road Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Central Road Elem School is Asian at 45.3% of enrollment, in Rolling Meadows, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Road Elem School?
Central Road Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Road Elem School rank among schools in Rolling Meadows?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Road Elem School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rolling Meadows, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rolling Meadows on the city page.
What other schools are in Palatine Ccsd 15?
Besides Central Road Elem School, Palatine Ccsd 15 also operates Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students), Winston Campus Jr High (847 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (772 students). See the Palatine Ccsd 15 district page for the complete list.